2017 US Code
Title 36 - Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations
Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations
Part B - Organizations
Chapter 1901 - Reserve Officers Association of the United States
Sec. 190105 - Powers

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Citation 36 U.S.C. § 190105 (2017)
Section Name §190105. Powers
Section Text

The corporation may—

(1) adopt and amend a constitution and bylaws;

(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;

(3) adopt and alter emblems and badges;

(4) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation;

(5) publish a magazine, newspaper, and other publications;

(6) establish, regulate, and discontinue subordinate departmental subdivisions and local chapters;

(7) sue and be sued; and

(8) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the purposes of the corporation.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1447.)

Editorial Notes
Historical and Revision Notes
Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
190105 36:224 (less perpetual succession). June 30, 1950, ch. 431, §§4 (less perpetual succession), 8, 64 Stat. 313, 314.
  36:228.  

In this section, the text of 36:228 is omitted as executed and obsolete.

In clause (1), the words "not inconsistent with the laws of the United States or of any State" are omitted as unnecessary.

Clause (4) is substituted for "acquire, hold, lease, and dispose of such real and personal property as may be necessary to carry out the corporate object and purpose" and "accept gifts, legacies, and devises in furtherance of the corporate object and purpose" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.

In clause (8), the words "and all . . . and things" and "object" are omitted as unnecessary.

Publication Title United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 5, Title 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS
Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations
Part B - Organizations
CHAPTER 1901 - RESERVE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES
Sec. 190105 - Powers
Contains section 190105
Date 2017
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 12, 2018
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 64 Stat. 313
112 Stat. 1447
Public Law References Public Law 105-225
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